Raptors Weigh Options on Gradey Dick Amid Cap Complications
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The Toronto Raptors are expected to consider moving guard Gradey Dick this offseason as the club confronts a challenging salary-cap picture, according to Sportsnet.ca. Team sources told the outlet that the 22-year-old is open to a trade.
Drafted 13th overall in 2023, Dick connected on 36.5% of his three-pointers as a rookie and averaged 14.4 points in his second season. Those numbers dipped in 2025/26, when he logged 14.0 minutes, 6.0 points and a 30.1% three-point rate. He enters the final season of his rookie deal with a fully guaranteed $7.13 million salary for 2026/27 and becomes extension-eligible in July.
Poeltl Contract Remains an Obstacle
Toronto aggressively pursued Jaren Jackson Jr. at February’s trade deadline, but rival teams refused to absorb Jakob Poeltl’s contract without significant compensation, Sportsnet reported. Poeltl, who dealt with a back injury earlier in the season, has at least $81 million guaranteed remaining on his deal, limiting his market value despite being pain-free after the All-Star break and through the postseason.
Barrett, Ingram Situations Monitor
The Raptors were willing to move RJ Barrett at the deadline, yet the forward outperformed teammate Brandon Ingram during the playoffs. Barrett is entering the final year of his contract and is a possible extension candidate, but his expiring salary could hold more appeal in trade talks. Barrett told reporters Monday he hopes to remain with his hometown club. Ingram, an All-Star who led Toronto in regular-season scoring, could also draw offseason interest, according to Sportsnet.
Mamukelashvili’s Future
Forward Sandro Mamukelashvili said Monday he “really wants to return” to Toronto. The 2026/27 minimum-salary player option would keep him with the Raptors, but declining it would leave the team with only Non-Bird rights and force the use of another exception to match outside offers.
Season Takeaways
The Athletic noted that Toronto’s first-round exit underscored Scottie Barnes’ emergence as a franchise star and highlighted rookie Collin Murray-Boyles as another potential cornerstone. The publication also argued that head coach Darko Rajaković has earned a contract extension while the roster still needs additional shooting and a co-star who complements Barnes.
Source: Hoops Rumors
